Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

TEEMA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time contract in a primarily on-site day health center and home visits. You will support aging adults with restorative therapy and help with administrative duties essential to the program’s success.

The role requires CA PTA licensure, a degree from an accredited program, and at least two years of geriatrics experience, with reliable transportation for occasional field visits.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Valid, unrestricted California Physical Therapy Assistant License.
• Work Authorization: Legally authorized to practice in California.
• Experience: Minimum of two years as a PTA with frail/elderly population.
• Mobility: Reliable personal transportation for clinic and field visits.
• Skills: Strong organization; ability to process billing and scheduling data.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized PT treatments and exercise programs per supervising PT.
• Document interventions focused on ADLs, balance, endurance, gait, and muscle re-education.
• Assist PT with vitals, ROM, and strength testing.
• Participate in end-of-life care coordination and report changes to the IDT.
• Manage scheduling, visits, and billing processes for rehabilitation.

Skills

Geriatric care

Clinical documentation

Mobility

Billing & scheduling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Transportation logistics

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Are you a dedicated, compassionate clinical professional who loves helping older adults regain their mobility, safety, and independence? We are seeking a highly organized Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time contract position in San Jose.

Working under the direct guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will play a crucial role in delivering restorative and rehabilitative physical therapy services to senior participants at our day health center and within their homes. This position balances hands-on clinical therapy—such as leading therapeutic exercises, balance training, and gait rehabilitation with administrative support to keep our department running smoothly. If you are an empathetic communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced setting and is comfortable with local travel, we invite you to apply.

Duties & Responsibilities

Therapeutic Care & Intervention Delivery

Implement Treatment Plans: Administer individualized physical therapy treatments and exercise programs exactly as established by the supervising Physical Therapist.

Clinical Documentation: Accurately deliver and document interventions focused on muscle re-education, balance, endurance, and gait training to improve participants’ independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Assessment Assistance: Assist the Physical Therapist in obtaining vital signs, measuring range of motion, and conducting strength testing.

Emergency & End-of-Life Care: Remain highly alert to changes in a participant’s functional status, reporting modifications directly to the PT and interdisciplinary team (IDT). Participate in supervised end-of-life care coordination.

Administrative Operations: Manage patient treatment scheduling, coordinate clinical visits, and handle rehabilitation billing processes.

Equipment & Logistical Upkeep: Track and manage routine maintenance for therapeutic equipment, monitor daily clinical logs (such as temperature logs), and maintain inventory of essential therapy supplies.

Caregiver Training: Instruct staff, participants, and family caregivers on the safe use and maintenance of therapeutic equipment.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education, Licensure & Credentials

Education: Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program (qualifying degrees earned outside of the US must be evaluated to the US equivalent).

Licensure: Valid, unrestricted California Physical Therapy Assistant License.

Work Authorization: Legally authorized to practice in the state of California.

Experience & Skills

Clinical Focus: Minimum of two (2) years of Physical Therapist Assistant experience in a clinical setting working directly with a frail or elderly population.

Mobility: Must possess reliable personal transportation to complete required clinic-based and occasional field-based mobile therapy visits.

Core Skills: Comprehensive clinical knowledge of geriatric conditions, strong organizational skills, and the ability to process billing and scheduling data accurately.

Desired Qualifications

Interpersonal Strengths: Highly motivated and self-directed with excellent communication skills when interacting with seniors, families, and interdisciplinary clinical partners.

Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and work with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Location and Work Type

Work Type: Full-Time Contract Position (40 hours per week).

Work Setting: Primarily on-site clinical day health center environment with occasional field-based mobile visits (SNFs, ALFs, or homes) based on participant needs. Located in Stockton, CA.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay: $45-48/HR depending on years of experience.